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VOL. 8, NO. 25 JUNE 19, 2009 | 27 SIVAN 5769 www.thejewishstar.com GET OUTTA TOWN INWOOD CAMPUS A RELIGIOUS EXCHANGE OU fair highlights Jewish communities Bnot Shulamith gains zoning approval The Kosher Bookworm Page 3 Page 6 Page 8

IN MY VIEW Tuition by Iran is not a the nickel democracy Internet toolbar will help fund Jewish education

BY MICAH D. HALPERN BY YAFFI SPODEK

mericans have been duped, An easy opportunity to help your school raise hoodwinked by mainstream money may be only a mouse-click away thanks to a new media, fed false hope and pro- fundraising venture from the Orthodox Union. A vided with erroneous informa- For every single click on the OU’s Education Fund tion. Toolbar — scheduled to launch in the next few weeks I need to set the record straight. — a corporate sponsor will donate five cents to the OU Iran is not a democracy. Education Fund, which will be distributed to yeshivot Because the Iranians use the and day schools around the coun- terms and adopt the trappings of try. democracy, does not make it a democ- “Our goal is to send the tool- racy. Because the American media bar to every Jewish home in would like Iran to be a democracy, America,” said Rabbi Saul Zucker, does not make it a democracy. Because director of the OU’s recently the White House developed department of day school and educational services. wishes for a Image courtesy Joe Klein “The toolbar gets loaded onto democratically Yetta, a Holocaust survivor briefly overcome with grief, during an interview in the documentary run Iran, does your desktop and it costs the user “Surviving Surviving,” prepared as a class assignment by HAFTR eighth grader Joe Klein. not mean Iran is nothing. When you access the Rabbi Saul Zucker a democracy. Internet through the toolbar, for The Iranians every click, our sponsors will went out to vote, donate a nickel to the OU education fund.” but their votes Surviving surviving Though five cents may not seem like a substantial did not count. amount of money, other organizations using a similar ”Just because The only vote First the Holocaust, then poverty arrangement have generated as much as $600,000 a that counts in month in tool bar usage, Zucker noted. All of the money the people of Iran is the vote BY MALKA EISENBERG 30,000 in the United States, live at or near will be distributed to schools based on a specific formula Iran and the of The Supreme the federal poverty level, said Elie Rubinstein, for allocation, divided into three distinct categories. Leader, the Helen G. survived Auschwitz and Men- executive director of Blue Card, Inc. Although Twenty percent of the money will be available as an Western world Grand Ayatollah gele's experiments on twins and grew up in poverty has been a problem among survivors Khameini. And an orphanage in the United States, but the since the war’s end, “the issue of needy Holo- See TUITION, Page 7 were duped this the Grand Aya- agony of those years haunts her still. When caust survivors is not often on the radar time, it does tollah has poverty threatened to make her homeless and screen,” said Rubinstein. “They are isolated declared that hungry, The Blue Card, a financial aid organi- and basically forgotten. In the Jewish commu- not mean that Mahmoud zation for Holocaust survivors, helped with nity we don't talk about needy Holocaust sur- Who won, anyway? Ahmadinejad her mortgage and food. See SURVIVING, Page 9 democracy will retains his posi- Helen's case is not an isolated one. One See select local election results never find its tion because of fourth of all Holocaust survivors, about online at www.thejewishstar.com “divine involve- way into Iranian ment.” Challeng- ing that edict is politics.“ tantamount to challenging Allah. Local shuls on high alert There is no questioning the Tightened security follows shooting at Holocaust museum word of the Grand Ayatollah. Accord- ing to Iranian law The Supreme BY YAFFI SPODEK nizing the severity of the security Leader is the real and true leader. It is threat, nor is he being overly cautious he who has the final say on all matters Rabbi Anchelle Perl of Chabad of in addressing it. religious and political. The president Mineola was not surprised to receive a “The risk is only going to increase is merely his mouthpiece. phone call from the local police over time, and is not going to go So how could the Western press department last Wednesday afternoon, away,” warned terrorism expert Micah portray the charade perpetrated in reassuring him of extra security mea- Halpern. “You can't bury your head in Iran as a democratic election? The fix sures being taken to protect his build- the sand and assume it will.” was in from the outset. ing, just hours after an elderly gunman Although James T. Von Brunn, the There was a reverse, almost a per- fatally shot a security guard at Wash- D.C. gunman, was a “lone wolf” work- verse, democratic model that evolved ington D.C.'s Holocaust Memorial ing alone, Halpern said, shuls and in Iran around this election. It seemed Museum. other Jewish institutions, especially as if there were four actual candidates. “Security is paramount in gener- those in New York, remain vulnerable In actuality, there were 400 wannabe al,” Rabbi Perl said. “We have been to attacks. candidates and only four made it toughening up security after what hap- “Jewish synagogues, schools and through the vetting process conducted pened in Riverdale, and even before camps are what we call soft targets –– by the Supreme Council which is con- that, Chabad centers around the coun- easy to attack because they don't trolled by The Supreme Leader who try were making proactive efforts since move, as we saw in Riverdale last Photo by Andrew Vardakis Mumbai.” month,” Halpern explained. “Terror- See VIEW, Page 5 Coincidentally, on that same ists, even lone wolves, try to find HALB visits The Jewish Star places that are easy to hit.” Wednesday, Chabad of Mineola was HALB’s SPICE Enrichment Program visited the offices and printing plant of holding a meeting to discuss “how we In the wake of last week's attack, The Jewish Star to learn how the newspaper is produced each week. The Micah Halpern is a social and political are going to revamp our whole securi- the Nassau County Police Department commentator and, most recently, the ty system,” Rabbi Perl said. “Our build- is also stepping up surveillance and enthusiastic and well-mannered group was led by program coordinator Bina author of THUGS. He maintains the ing is going to be under watch 24/7.” taking other precautionary measures. Krieger (back row, left) and several parent chaperones. Micah Report at www.micahhalpern.com Rabbi Perl is not alone in recog- See SHULS, Page 3

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To view entire galleries, please visit www.onlysimchas.com 289979 The Jewish Star June 19, 2009 3 The benefits of living 'out of town' OU fair offers view from afar of 22 up and coming Jewish communities BY TOVA ROSS A smaller Jewish community also offers the chance to make an impact and For those who reside in the Five witness real payoff for becoming Towns, Brooklyn, Queens, or any other involved in communal activities. bastion of Jewish life, the living is pretty Rabbi Uri Topolosky, the dynamic easy. There’s an array of kosher gro- young rav of Congregation Beth Israel in ceries, bakeries, and restaurants, a New Orleans, has been actively restoring choice of day schools and yeshivas, and the synagogue and greater Jewish com- if one decides his synagogue is just not munity in the area in the wake of Hurri- for him anymore, he can walk up the cane Katrina. “New Orleans is such an street to the next one. exciting place to be right now – Jews Photos by Judah S. Harris But these amenities come with an have a chance to participate in a real Sign me up Exchanging information at the OU Emerging Communities Fair in Manhattan expensive price tag –– the combined Photo by Judah S. Harris opportunity of tikkun (repair) and be last Sunday. costs of real estate, yeshiva tuition and Free gifts from out of town. involved in rebuilding a community," he property taxes in these areas can be so explained. “I recently visited a friend in the Mid- uted lists of community members who are astronomical that some families choose life, the overwhelming majority was Scott Shulman, a recent Yeshiva west and the Jewish community was so excited to serve as business contacts for to look elsewhere to make their homes. young parents who no doubt are search- University graduate, was born and raised welcoming and made me feel so com- interested parties. In addition to a lower cost of living, ing for more affordable places to raise in Columbus, Ohio. “The most important fortable that I fell in love with it – all in The stagnant economy wasn’t what communities that are somewhat off the their children. advantage to living in Columbus that I one Shabbat. Since then, my wife and I prompted Lawrence resident Elliot beaten path offer an attraction that can Tzipporah Teller, 26, knew a move know of is the fact that younger couples have been back there a few times, as Lazarus to attend the fair. “I’ve always had be very appealing to some residents of back to her childhood home in Atlanta can truly make a huge impact simply by well as to the West Coast, and each time an interest in moving to a small, pleasant major metropolitan areas: small-town was necessary after six years of living in being there,” said Shulman. “While the we just like the laid back feeling and community outside of New York,” he com- charm and a more relaxed pace of life. Teaneck, where property taxes make Jewish community was established sense of community we've experienced.” mented. “I think a lot of people live where On Sunday the Orthodox Union buying a home truly an American decades ago, and still boasts very dedi- Goldstein also mentioned that he they do by default, and don’t take the sponsored a job and home relocation dream. And while she acknowledged cated community leaders, it needs new and his wife are looking for new jobs, time to look for a place where they and fair, “Emerging Jewish Communities,” that moving to an out-of-town locale is faces, new dedication, and new energy and the fair’s convenient location means their families might lead happier lives.” for frustrated New Yorkers and those in often not the first choice for people with to truly make it a blossoming community that rather than flying out to different The 22 cities represented at the fair surrounding areas. Representatives from few family members or friends there, for the Jewish future.” states for interviews, it can provide some certainly have made many families and 22 localities across the United States she also said, “Atlanta is such a warm Hillel Goldstein of Long Beach, who good leads without necessitating fre- individuals think about their options. gathered at the Lander College for and friendly place that in a sense, the attended the fair with his wife, said the quent travel and the accompanying And as they left the event, claiming their Women in Manhattan to show that a community really becomes your family.” idea of moving out of New York always expenses. cars from high-priced lots, or maneuver- Jewish lifestyle is possible in places like She laughingly told of the two invita- appealed to him. “Despite the fact that I Many people came to look for cities ing out of hard-earned yet tight parking Memphis, Denver, and New Orleans. tions the family already has lined up for grew up on Long Island and lived in rife with job openings. David Zoller, repre- spots to battle city traffic, they might And while the fair’s attendees ranged in Shabbat meals –– three weeks before Queens for five years, I just don’t have senting Dallas, highlighted the numerous have been daydreaming about a future age, religious observance, and station in they officially arrive. the typical New York mindset,” he said. fields of prospective employment and For- with abundant parking and minimal tune 500 companies there. He also distrib- traffic.

police, however slight it may recommends the installation of officials. On Thursday, the shul LOCAL SHULS ON HIGH SECURITY ALERT be... We'd rather check it out security cameras and basic sent an e-mail advisory alert to than dismiss it and have it over- video monitoring equipment its membership from the Jewish Continued from Page One The commissioner also affiliated in a plot,” he told The looked and be problematic.” “that people can see so that they Community Relations Council, noted that the Nassau County Jewish Star. “Otherwise, we Halpern emphasized the know they are being watched.” detailing Wednesday's attack “Whenever we have these Police Department is one of the would have to take different importance of Jewish leaders For holidays or other events that and urging congregants to unfortunate incidents, we have few agencies that has a fully types of measures, as we also reaching out to their local police are widely attended, shuls maintain a heightened level of protocol we put in place imme- operative “fusion center.” That, have partners in a joint terror- departments and enlisting their should invest in outside security vigilance and to report anything diately,” said Nassau County Mulvey explained, is “a room of ism task force so we can incor- help when needed. However, he guards, he advised, and should suspicious. Police Commissioner Lawrence multi-agency law enforcement porate their real-time intelli- believes that people must also also install a panic emergency “I have received numerous Mulvey. “We alert all radio personnel that collaborate with gence.” learn to fend for themselves and call button. phone calls in regards to this lat- patrol cars, make periodic visits one another, so every day at our “We've gotten calls of con- cannot rely solely on police pro- “If you shore up your resis- est incident and what happened to all our critical Jewish infra- Intel center, we have a sitting cern because of what hap- tection. tance, the enemy will try to find in Riverdale,” said Jeffrey structure, and commanding member of the FBI, police per- pened,” Mulvey added, “but no “We have to just be vigilant some other target,” Halpern Rosenberg, co-chairman of the police officers of each precinct sonnel, MTA, village representa- intel to suggest that there's a and be aware as individuals,” he noted, “so our objective is to security committee at Beth reach out and make phone calls tives and others, allowing a threat afoot.” cautioned. “We have to get shore up our defenses.” Sholom. “We have increased the of assurance to some of the key seamless sharing of information, He advises everyone to be involved and keep our eyes Some local shuls in the Five amount of security in the shul people. In this case, we also very much up to the real-time aware of their surroundings, open.” Towns, such as Cong. Beth and taken other precautions notified Glen Cove police to intelligence.” and to err on the side of cau- He suggests that each shul Sholom in Lawrence, do operate that we prefer not to publicize. I tighten security at our own “We knew right away that tion. “Look for the unusual and train volunteers to patrol out- their own patrol groups and are am also in touch with the police Holocaust center in Glen Cove.” this was a lone gunman not don't hesitate the contact the side the building, and he also in frequent contact with police department.”

The Beth Sholom choir Chazzan-fest in Lawrence Cantor Yitzchok Meir Helfgot headlined the 7th annual cantori- al concert at Congregation Beth Sholom in Lawrence last week. Cantor Chaim Adler, Beth Sholom's own Cantor Joel Kaplan, and his assistant, Chazzan Sheni Ariel Bekhore, joined Helfgot. Daniel Gildar accompanied the cantors; The Beth Sholom choir, led by Cantor Eric Freeman, and accompanied by Mimi Levison, also per- formed. Photos by Visions Hy Goldberg.

Cantor Adler Cantor Helfgott

Cantor Kaplan Cantor Bekhore

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MAYER FERTIG Publisher, Editor-in-Chief YAF F I S P ODE K Happiness may be the Assistant Editor MALKA EISENBERG, MICHAEL ORBACH Reporters HELENE PARSONS last day of fourth grade Account Executive RABBI AVI BILLET, ALAN JAY GERBER, RABBI YAKOV hoever has never seen the Sim- a sleep-away camp? We know quite a few HOROWITZ, ADAM NEUSTADTER, LISA SCHIFFMAN, chas Beis Hashoeva in Jerusalem Editorial such people — camp directors, nurses, spe- BARUCH SPIER, RABBI AVI SHAFRAN, DAVID SEIDEMANN, has never in his life seen true joy, cialty counselors and the like — and count MIRIAM L. WALLACH, CHANANYA WEISSMAN says the Gemara in Sukkah (51a). and not just because it was read behind the them among the smarter people we know. Contributors W OK. Thanks for mentioning it. But, why wheel (do not try this at home). In an If only we could be so smart. Bears, skunks ALYSON GOODMAN choose now to bring up a topic that is instant the reader was himself transported and poison ivy notwithstanding. Editorial Designer back in time, to clear-as-a-school-bell flash- ■ clearly more appropriate to discuss in the Then again not everything to do with The Jewish Star is an independent community newspaper. All opinions expressed fall? As of right now, after all, the next backs to his own last days of grade school, summer, or even summer camp, is sweet- are solely those of The Jewish Star’s editorial staff or contributing writers. high school — even college. ■ milestone of the Jewish calendar on the ness and light. As schools let out this week 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530 horizon is the month of Tammuz, and the The writer's lightness of spirit was self- and the countdown to camp begins in (516) 569-4000 E-mail: [email protected] Three Weeks. evident. It virtually flowed through the earnest, a new worker class arises, charged fax: (516) 569-4942 BlackBerry, and through the reader's own The Jewish Star is published weekly by the The Jewish Star LLC, 2 Endo The answer is because it suddenly with making sure every conceivable item body. Weighty issues and concerns being Boulevard, Garden City, NY 11530. Postmaster send address changes to The occurred to us this afternoon that, in fact, that might be fleetingly useful in camp has Jewish Star, 2 Endo Boulevard, Garden City, NY 11530. Subscription rates: $36 the person who has never in his life seen pondered simply ceased to exist, at least for been purchased, categorized, labeled and for 1 year, $60 for 2 years, $72 for 3 years within Nassau County. All other sub- true joy is he who has never read a text a moment; thoughts of approaching dead- packed. We refer to 'The Parent,' whose scriptions $54 per year. Newsstand price: $1 . Major Credit Cards accepted. message from a son who has just spent his lines lifted away. Time slowed. What was only reward after all the hard work of prep- Copyright © 2009 The Jewish Star LLC. All rights reserved. last day in fourth grade. the rush, after all? There's a whole summer ping for camp might be 10 days to two “School’s out!!! I am so excited!” the ahead! weeks of relative quiet before … visiting message began. Of course, summer is more summery day. Having lived through the ups and for some of us than for others. Is there any- One final thought from an unknown Letters downs of the school year with the writer of one more fortunate than he or she — the writer: Summer is the topsy-turvy season the text, one could understand his other- adult with dependents and bills and when the goldfish have to be boarded out worldly joy. The first glimpse of the mes- responsibilities who nonetheless has fig- while the family goes on a fishing trip. total disregard for the kavod ured out a way to spend July and August at Disregard for [honor] of a Jewish woman. sage really was a transporting moment — I am writing this letter so the men in this “frum shul” should women be informed as to how we women feel in these circum- PARSHAT SHLACH To the Editor: stances and perhaps they can Letters I recently attended a Shabbos learn not to repeat their abhor- simcha in a local shul. I found it rent behavior. their table. Shlomo (ben Miriam) Baumel, An unfair responsibility? to be a most humiliating experi- Please use my name. Twenty-seven years ago, on Tzvi (ben Penina) Feldman, and ence. June 11, 1982 a battle took Yehuda (ben Sarah) Katz. In the midst of Yehoshua. After davening it was ANNE WALISEVER place in the Bekaa Valley of In addition, Gilad (ben the crisis of the spies, a What is “G-d’s announced that women are not Woodmere northern Lebanon between an Aviva) Shalit, an Israeli soldier, seeming throwaway glory,” what does it allowed to go into the men’s Israeli tank unit and a Syrian was kidnapped in an action by line is almost com- mean to “see it,” and side. My friends and I felt that armored unit. Three Israeli sol- Hamas terrorists who entered pletely ignored by the what role does it play this announcement was in Missing soldiers diers, Corporal Yehuda Katz, Israel illegally on June 25, 2006. commentaries. As in this episode? extremely poor taste due to the Sergeant Zachary Baumel and He has been held by Hamas Kalev and Yehoshua In every other fact that we are all frum ladies To the editor: First Sergeant Zvi Feldman were since that day and has not been shout encouraging episode when “the and we know better. The month of June means reported missing-in-action and seen by any Israeli or interna- words while defend- Glory of G-d” (K’vod ing the land and G-d, Hashem) made an After dismantling the shul weddings, graduations, picnics are still unaccounted for. tional humanitarian group, in Rabbi Avi Billet seats the kiddush was set up. and other celebrations. For three As responsible people, as violation of all recognized stan- they say (14:9) “Do appearance to the peo- The men had the entire shul; families in Israel, June 11 (and concerned citizens, as individu- dards. not rebel against G-d ple, it was covered by the women were given one table probably every other day) is a als with a sense of obligation to Ron (ben Batya) Arad has and do not fear the nation of the a cloud or in conjunction with a and we were forced to stay reminder that their sons are not others, it is important that we been missing since October land, for they are our ‘bread’ holy fire (Vayikra 9). In Shmot behind this table and pushed home with them enjoying daily remember these men and that 1986. Guy (ben Rina) disap- [prey]! They have lost their protec- 16:10, Netziv remarks that when into a corner. events and special celebrations we remind elected officials, syn- peared from his army base on tion –– G-d is with us, so do not the Glory of G-d appeared in a Do these men call themselves that families observe together. agogues and organizations of the Golan during the month of fear them.” cloud, the Jewish nation “felt a frum? I, for one, think that this Every Shabbat and every Yom their situation. August 1997. As the rebelling crowd sug- divine revelation.” They felt it, but is totally improper and exhibits a Tov there is an empty chair at We must pray for Zachariah Let our prayers and our voic- gests stoning them in the next did not see it. es be heard for them. Let the verse, “G-d's glory suddenly When Moshe approached the world know that we care and appeared at the Communion Tent top of Mt. Sinai in Shmot 24:16-18, that we shall not forget them. before all the Israelites.” he entered the cloud where the Synagogues and organizations The enumerated chapter 14 glory of God was also present. should make these men hon- continues, and yet the Torah as In Shmot 40:34, Kli Yakar orary members. Their names written has the equivalent of a new deliberately distinguishes between and photos should be displayed paragraph, as if the scribe, were he the cloud and the glory of G-d. He in synagogues, centers and typing, hit the “return” key before writes, “…Just as one could not schools. continuing the narrative. look at the sun –– the light of G-d It is imperative that we sup- This suggests that the conver- could only be seen through the fil- port Israel’s missing soldiers. sation between Moshe and G-d ter of the cloud. When the Mishkan proudly congratulates the members of its graduating Ask yourself: what would I which follows, in which the former (tabernacle) was erected Glory and do if the missing soldier were suggests G-d show restraint and cloud separated, because the light my son, my husband, my broth- remember His attributes of mercy, of G-d entered the Mishkan, where er, my nephew, my cousin, my takes place after this divine appear- it is meant to settle, and the cloud upon their acceptances at the following neighbor, my friend, my grand- ance in front of the Communion remained on the outside... There- yeshivot, seminaries and universities son? Please do for these men Tent (Ohel Mo’ed). fore it says here that Moshe could what you would do for your In other words, as Rabbi Naf- not enter the Ohel Moed for the tali Zvi Yehuda Berlin (Netziv) cloud rested upon it and the Glory Yeshiivot & Semiinariies loved one. explains, the appearance of G-d’s of G-d filled the Mishkan... 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FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BENCH to purchase their grandfa- brother, Rabbi Dr. Joseph ther’s Talmud set from Saffra. Ernie Guttman. But Tarshish as precious as they returns to the Unit- were to the Saffra ed States and A Shas full of history grandchildren, shares Tante Ernie Guttman held Rosie’s comments One half hour earlier cussions of the Sages of yes- Shmuel Tarshish from Chicago marries them dear as well. with my brothers and the SS soldiers would terday. a young lady, Adina Zehnwirth from Scene six. June Ben and Rabbi have snatched him. But 30 A complete set of Queens. They settle in Baltimore. 2001. Ernie Guttman Jonathan Seidemann minutes before the soldiers Shas was a rarity in Frank- As it turns out, Tarshish’s great passes away and once and with his wife’s broth- stormed through the back furt, Germany in those days aunt is Debbie Drebin Liff Guttman and again attempts are made by the ers, Rabbi Menachem and Rabbi door, Rabbi Dr. Joseph Saf- and Ernie Guttman wanted Tarshish takes his new bride to meet Saffra grandchildren to purchase the Shimon Zehnwirth. The unanimous fra z”tl ran out the front one. No one knows exactly Tante Debbie and her husband Ernie. set of Talmud. In June of 2002 the chil- decision is reached to give the set of door. Some say he saw the how much Guttman paid As they sit making small talk, Adina dren of Ernie Guttman contact Shmuel Talmud to Rabbi Dr. Joseph Saffra’s angry crowds gathering on Rabbi Saffra for the set of Zehnwirth Tarshish makes mention of Tarshish and inform him that the Shas, great grandson, my nephew, and Rabbi that November 9, 1938 David Seidemann books, but it was sufficient the fact that her grandfather was from the holy books that once adorned Saffra’s namesake, Yosef Yehoshua night in Frankfurt, Ger- to get the rabbi to Holland. Frankfurt. Ernie’s eyes lit up “I was a Rabbi Saffra’s bookshelf in Frankfurt, Ettlinger. many. Others say that Rabbi End of scene one of young yeshiva boy in Frankfurt, per- are his for the taking, for free. “Your I remember my late grandfather as Saffra received inside information from what turned out to be an amazing story haps I knew your grandfather,” he said. wife’s grandfather sold them under a brilliant Torah sage who commanded a local police chief upon whom he had involving my grandfather, Rabbi Joseph Adina Tarshish relayed that her grand- duress, to save his life, and the lives of respect wherever he went. I remember performed dentistry work. For Rabbi Saffra, the details of which were com- father was Rabbi Joseph Saffra and his family. They belong to you; come him speaking at my brother’s Bar Mitz- Dr. Joseph Saffra was not just a rabbi, pletely unknown to me until a few days Ernie’s mouth dropped. He got out of and retrieve them.” vah, his deep blue eyes, his short white he was also an oral surgeon. They ago. his seat, ran to his book shelf and Shmuel and Adina pick up the beard and warm smile. He was known turned the entire house upside down Scene two. Rabbi Saffra sends for showed Mr. and Mrs. Tarshish the set holy books and bring them to their to know the entire Talmud without the that night, screaming “Where’s the his wife and children and settles in of Talmud that he, Mr. Guttman, had home in Baltimore. But the lingering text being open in front of him. His rabbi, where’s the rabbi?” They New York. Though reunited with his purchased from Adina’s grandfather in question becomes: which one of the holy books are in good hands now; returned every few days ransacking the family, his set of Talmud books, his sec- November of 1938. grandchildren should inherit them? good hands and a great mind. home as those that remained trembled ond love, remained in the hands of On the spot, Mr. Tarshish asked if Scene seven. Yosef Ettlinger from There will always be Holocaust in fear. “Where’s the rabbi?” they another. they could purchase the set of Talmud Washington Heights, a great grandson deniers, and those who wish to carry demanded each time. Scene three. Guttman and his fam- with Rabbi Joseph Saffra’s name in it, of Joseph Saffra, and named for him, on the hatred by shooting inside a He fled that night, Kristallnacht, to ily survive the Holocaust and move to the set of books that set him free and marries and moves to Israel. The young museum established to put such hate to Holland by train and then to America America. His wife passes away. saved his life, and ultimately the life of couple make periodic visits to Bnei rest. My grandfather’s Talmud books in by boat. It wasn’t until a year later that Guttman takes up residence in Balti- Rabbi Saffra’s family. Right then and Brak to visit elderly Tante Rosie who the hands of my nephew, not only he was able to send for his wife, three more, Maryland. there Aliza and Shmuel offered to buy was Joseph Saffra’s sister. refutes the denier, but sends a message daughters and a son who was barely a Scene four. Debbie Drebin of East the set at any price, the set that set In April of 2003, Shmuel and to the present day hater that the hater’s year old. The banks were closed when New York, Brooklyn marries Rabbi Liff Adina Zehnwirth’s mother free to come Adina Tarshish travel to Israel for dream will never overpower our reality. he fled and even if they had been open, of Baltimore and they settle there. In to America and give birth to her. Mr. Passover and pay a visit to Tante Rosie they weren’t giving money to Jews. 1988 Rabbi Liff passes away and his Guttman declined, for the Talmud in Bnei Brak. While visiting her, Tante David Seidemann is a partner with the Pressed for money with only minutes to widow, Debbie Liff, is introduced to books were very precious to him as Rosie mentions that she is completely law firm of Seidemann & Mermelstein. spare, Rabbi Saffra was forced to sell Ernie Guttman who had lost his first well. mesmerized every time Yosef Ettlinger He can be reached at (718) 692-1013 his most prized possession, a set of wife. In the summer of 1989 they For two years various Saffra visits her because he walks, talks and and at [email protected]. Shas, the Talmud, the oral tradition, a marry. grandchildren, of which there are carries himself exactly like her late compilation of the discourses and dis- Scene five. A young man named many (me included), attempted in vain

massive numbers of people By request, yeshiva for college students at DRS IN MY VIEW supporting Mousavi, the Continued from Page One international press adopted BY YAFFI SPODEK Rabbi Kaminetsky will the DRS boys will be an added not been selecting YU,” he told him as their poster boy for head the program together with benefit; both groups will daven The Jewish Star. “At this point, then monitored, judged, eval- democracy and propelled his In September, HALB’s Davis DRS assistant principal Rabbi together daily and learn togeth- most of the kids coming are uated and decided upon the candidacy forward. They Renov Stahler High School for Elly Storch. Rounding out the er several times a week. enrolled in Queens, maybe a winner of this election. shaped him into a candidate Boys (DRS) will launch Yeshivat Lev HaTorah faculty is Rabbi “We are very excited about couple from Hofstra or Baruch The Western press was who could be a true alterna- Lev HaTorah, a new learning Aryeh Lebowitz serving as pro- the possibility of having these or other city colleges.” dazzled by the appearance of tive to Ahmadinejad ignoring program for post-high school gram director and maggid shiur boys as role models and as part “Our kids have gone to a choice in this election and the fact that Ahmadinejad students. for the morning seder, while of our yeshiva fabric,” said variety of different places, and chose to pay little attention to was always The Supreme Lev HaTorah will feature a Rabbi Yehuda Balsam will over- Rabbi Kaminetsky. every kid has to find a program the subtle, but all encompass- Leader’s man. morning halacha seder and see the night seder portion of What may distinguish Lev that’s right for him,” Rabbi ing, maneuverings of The Being duped is never a shiur as well as night seder, the learning; both will also con- HaTorah from other post-high Kaminetsky continued. “This is Grand Ayatollah. And the good feeling. But just because with afternoons free to enable tinue in their roles as rebbeim school learning programs is the a way of identifying a need that Western press paid little the people of Iran and the students to attend college class- at DRS. fact that it is specifically we saw in the community, and attention to the baggage that Western world were duped es. Located on the HALB cam- “Rabbi Lebowitz and Rabbi designed to accommodate boys really came to us from the the four contenders brought this time, it does not mean pus on Ibsen St. in Woodmere, Balsam are two people who who are taking college courses. kids... As they go through col- with them to this election. that democracy will never the program — which will have the pulse of the kids, who “It’s geared toward boys lege, they still need someone to Mousavi, the only possi- find its way into Iranian poli- carry tuition of approximately are brilliant talmidei cha- who are in college, rather than talk to and guide them.” ble contender for Ahmadine- tics. The possibility for politi- $6,000 per year — will be open chomim [Torah scholars] but other yeshivas where you’re in The name Lev HaTorah is a jad’s position, never had a cal change exists. to DRS graduates and others also can relate well and have yeshiva and if you want to go to play on words about HALB, chance. For decades, Iran is ripe for a revolu- who have returned from study great relationships with the college, that’s OK, too,” Rabbi which is known in Hebrew as Mousavi has been the neme- tion. Demographically, 75 to in Israel. kids,” said Rabbi Kaminetsky. Lebowitz observed. “It’s a little Yeshivat Lev. sis of the Ayatollah Khameini. 80 percent of the country is “The program is really for “This is what our yeshiva [DRS] bit different in that regard.” “We thought it would be When Mousavi was prime under 30 years old. But they any kid who wants a serious has always been about: giving Each year, close to 45 per- appropriate to keep the name of minister, Khameini was presi- are not there yet and it can- learning atmosphere to comple- our boys a high level of learning cent of DRS graduates choose HALB,” Rabbi Kaminetsky elab- dent and the two fought not happen on a Western ment his college studies,” and doing it in a warm and car- to attend Yeshiva University orated, “with the idea there incessantly. Mousavi retained inspired schedule. When it explained Rabbi Yisroel ing atmosphere.” after returning from Israel, also being that a person’s Torah his PM position only because happens, this election will Kaminetsky, the menahel at A primary goal of Lev according to Rabbi Kaminetsky. learning should penetrate their of his close ties with the man serve as inspiration. Until DRS. HaTorah is for the students to Lev HaTorah is hoping to target heart, and that learning is cru- who founded the Revolution then, anyone who challenges A post-high school program continue learning on a high the remaining boys, over 50 cial towards a person’s growth and held the position of The Iranian leadership will suffer had been considered for several level after their return from percent, who don’t choose YU in Torah.” Supreme Leader, the Grand the ugly and truly pre-mod- years, Rabbi Kaminetsky said, Israel, Rabbi Lebowitz “for various reasons,” he said. To apply or receive more Ayatollah Khomeini. ern punishments of a prison and the school decided to pro- explained. “These are boys who “I want to be very clear information, contact Rabbi Elly Mousavi was popular. system that Western democ- ceed now because of increased have been learning very, very that we want our kids to contin- Storch at [email protected] He was liked by the people. racies cannot even begin to interest from alumni. “One of well in Israel and we want them ue to go to YU, but this pro- or call (516) 295-7700, ext. And because there were such fathom. the main reasons we decided to to continue to do so even if gram is for those kids who have 103. go ahead with it now was their college environment is not because there was a core group a yeshiva environment,” he of kids coming back from Israel noted. who requested it and pushed it The positive influence of through,” he said. the Lev HaTorah students on SOMETHING ARIETY FOR EVERYONE STOP Vconnection 1 HOPPING FOR ALL YOUR CAMPING NEEDS SHOMER SHABBOS DUFFLE BAGS WATER SHOES JUMBO 6”ELECTRIC CAMP FOR THE CLIP-ON FANS STATIONERY A Wonderful Place to Come Celebrate the Joy of Reading. 32’’, 36’’& 48” ENTIRE LAUNDRY Let Our Knowledgeable Staff Find That Great Book SOFT FAMILY BAGS IS You’ve Been Looking For! 30” X 40” Your Full-Service Neighborhood Book Store CAMP TRUNKS IN! 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Invisible Braces $500 Off Bnot Shulamith wins zoning The Clear Alternative to Braces for Inwood campus Teeth Whitening Brooklyn school’s future threatened by board lawyer BY MAYER FERTIG Did he consider it a threat, Parents “should use their $ Abilevitz was asked? “They common sense,” he urged. “If 350 Bnot Shulamith of Long never told me that, but I’m you want the school to continue $ ( 800 Value) Island has won zoning approval smart enough to understand –– I know you’re losing a Brightens your teeth up to to convert three buildings on what they’re trying to do.” Vider tremendous amount of money 10 shades in 1 hour! Prospect Street in Inwood into a did not return several message –– but you take your chances,” Maintenance Kit $135 campus to house the entire left at his office before the continuing a legal battle. school. paper’s press deadline. He urged parents to trust “This letter of appreciation is being Currently the preschool, Complicating the transac- him that letting the money go tion is the fact that some or all would pay off in the end. MUST BRING COUPON sent to express my total and elementary and middle schools ON FIRST VISIT are housed in three separate of the down payment the school Abilevitz, who owns a phar- SPECIAL complete satisfaction for the care, locations in the Five Towns. The received last year from the macy on Kings Highway in Flat- concern and demands for perfec- June 4 decision by the Town of prospective buyer of the Brook- bush and has a daughter in the POST tion even beyond that of the Hempstead set the clock ticking lyn campus, Joshua Guttman, school, has been reviewing Shu- DENTAL Total on a contractual agreement to who has also served on the lamith’s financial records and $445 patient. From the beginning of my proceed to closing within 60 school’s board, is gone. As The said he believes that despite Cost procedures the personal touch of days. Failure to do so could Jewish Star reported last Sep- steep losses –– one million dol- IMPLANT + each of the doctors and staff there mean the loss of a $2.5 million tember, escrow funds were lars this year, he said –– the released with his approval after Brooklyn school can be turned $1,500 extended to me created a degree down payment. + CROWN The purchase will require the board voted to use the around. The red ink is due $ Exp. 6/30/09 of confidence that is rare. I cannot the sale of the Brooklyn campus money –– some $1.5 million –– mostly to inefficiencies and poor $660 express to you my satisfaction and that is currently home to Shu- to cover payroll taxes in arrears. tuition collection, he believes –– 395 The understanding to sepa- “you can’t run a school like that” appreciation exept to tell you that I lamith School for Girls; that sale faces a legal challenge from a rate the two schools has all of –– but he has an agreement (Nobel Biocare ONLY $100 add’l) am smiling a lot more these days.” group of parents. The battle the proceeds of the Brooklyn with Guttman for the school to - J. Johnson would appear to be lost howev- sale going toward the Inwood remain in the building, rent er, a necessary price for saving purchase. That is a bitter out- free, for three years, and for the Brooklyn school itself. come for parents who ques- Shulamith to have the ability to 25 Years’ Experience Jacob Abilevitz, the long- tioned why as much as $20 mil- “generate income by renting the time president of a Brooklyn lion should be transferred from shul, pool and auditorium.” boys’ yeshiva, Derech HaTorah, Brooklyn to the Five Towns, but Abilevitz is willing to pour which is considered the philo- Abilevitz said, “I asked parents if hundreds of thousands of his 4 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS sophical sibling to Shulamith, they wanted a school or if they own dollars into the Brooklyn 285629 has agreed to take personal wanted a building. Most said school during the turnaround, responsibility for the Brooklyn they wanted a school. My priori- he told the dozen or so parents 41st & Madison Ave • Rego Park • Massapequa Park • Scarsdale school when it formally sepa- ty is the school.” at the meeting. All monies that rates from Bnot Shulamith on Therefore, he plans to sug- had been paid in advance Sept. 1. gest that parents who are party toward next year’s tuition would He told a small group of to the lawsuit over the Brooklyn become the property of the Open 212.269.9500 FREE parents Monday night that a campus sign a letter directing Brooklyn school, as would the lawyer for the school, Israel that their names be removed fundraising lists, the school Sundays www.ContemporaryDentalImplantCentre.com Consultation Vider, called him last week to from the suit. “Ten percent will name, accreditation and, per- say that the Brooklyn school’s never sign it,” he predicted, but haps most important of all, its reopening in September he believes that 90 percent will. reputation earned over 80 years depends on the timely comple- That “will send a message,” since it became the first yeshiva tion of the Inwood deal. he said. If the majority of the for Orthodox girls in the United YOUR AD COULD BE HERE “If they lose the $2.5 mil- parents of the Brooklyn school States. “All the positives will lion, Shulamith Brooklyn will agree to have the sale take place stay,” he said. AND IT WOULD LOOK GREAT not be able to open and I will “they can’t have any [com- not be able to do anything plaints] to us that we prevented CALL THE JEWISH STAR AT 516-632-5205 EXT. 4 about it,” Abilevitz warned. them” from buying the building in Inwood. The Jewish Star June 19, 2009 7

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THE KOSHER BOOKWORM They also note that in conver- sion classes among these groups, non-Jewish women predominate Lessons learned from the religious left and also show a greater and more passionate interest in How to make this summer a worthwhile reading experience (part two) Judaism than their Jewish-born mates. With Father’s Day was compiled in address issues such as what it Another anecdotal impression on Sunday, I thought response to the grow- means to be a father, son, hus- noted in the Fishman Parmer that it would be nice ing disengagement of band, or even grandfather. Oth- study is what they call the “femi- to note several books men from the activi- ers touch upon career, health, nization of liberal Judaism,” that are thematically ties and religious ser- and materialistic aspects of life. wherein according to Salkin linked to the day and vices of non-Orthodox Each is well written reflecting “almost every venue of contem- might be of some synagogues. This well the goal of the editor to reach porary Jewish life, Jewish men intellectual, if not ide- meaning effort, the out and try to bring men back to demonstrate far less interest in ological interest to our Alan Jay Gerber compilation of Divrei the synagogue and greater Judaism than women do –– readers. While some Torah by men repre- observance of our faith, as from school age through adult- of these books may senting all denomina- involved participants together hood.” This situation is openly seen as a bit off the beaten track Hassidic ideology of the previous not reflect our views on many tions as well as those with no with members of their families attributed to the increasing ritu- is authored by one of America’s generation, Martin Buber, and issues, both religious or political, formal denominational affilia- and community. al and occupational equality in more controversial Jewish writ- Gershom Scholem. Given the nevertheless, just knowing tion, is an attempt to reign in Most fascinating is the intro- the Conservative and Reform rit- ers and thinkers, Reb Zalman author’s yichus (lineage) as a what’s out there is an important this growing trend of male disaf- duction that sets forth the rea- ual, rabbinate and cantorate. Schachter-Shalomi. Belzer Hasid as well his learning function of this column. fection with our religious faith soning and history behind this The answer to the question as to His latest book is titled, “A in Chabad, his response to their The first book that I would and institutions and to highlight effort. Foremost was a study exactly why this is happening Heart Afire: Stories and Teach- treatment of the Hasidus meso- like to bring to your attention is the relevance of our faith to recently completed by Brandeis has yet to be forthcoming, with- ings of the Early Hasidic Mas- rah (tradition) is most interest- titled, “The Modern Men’s Torah their interests, both in terms of University’s Prof. Sylvia B. Fish- out sarcasm or rancor. ters” (Jewish Publication Society, ing, and in my opinion histori- Commentary” (Jewish Light, some religious belief as well as man, and Daniel Parmer, who My take? More intensified 2009). What makes this book so cally accurate. 2009) edited by Rabbi Jeffrey to serve as an enhancement of noted that nationally, girls and kiruv in this direction; there’s a interesting is the genuine nature This is what Schachter-Shalo- Salkin. Jewish male self esteem. women outnumber men in lot of good work to be done. of its content and message as it mi had to say: According to the publisher, it Each essay attempts to weekly non-Orthodox services. Another book that can be relates to the importance of the “Martin Buber also felt that Hassidic movement both in Jew- he wanted to bring Hasidism to ish history through its founders the Western world, and he did and in Jewish theology, through make a great contribution in this its ideology and Hashkafa. regard, except that he got it The author, a Chabad trained largely from books and hadn’t rabbi, has for over the last half been involved in davenen and CLASSIFIEDS century been the gate keeper to singing the Hasidic melodies. those new age Jews who saw no And, I believe, neither did Ger- room for themselves within nor- shom Scholem get it quite right To Advertise In This Section, Call 516-632-5205 mative Jewish practice. In Reb in his controversy with Buber Zalman they found their Jewish over this issue. Scholem felt that guru. the essence of a Hasidic master was found in his teaching, Health & Fitness Health & Fitness Whether it was the attraction to the decadent leftist political whereas Buber felt that the ideologies of Europe or the Vil- essence was in the tales. I, on lage, or the numerous religious the other hand, feel that neither cults of the far east, these lost the teachings nor the tales are Jews could have been lost forev- quite enough to get the essence; er had it not been for the out- one must also learn the melodies reach of rabbis such as [niggunim] and modes of prayer Schachter-Shalomi. of the masters, which are quite Yet, however “radical” his unique.” approach, his last two volumes In other words, my dear read- speak to the genuine quality of ers, Buber and Scholem, simply our faith and given his reputa- put, did not observe our faith. 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SURVIVING SURVIVING: FIRST HOLOCAUST, THEN POVERTY

Continued from Page One parents, noted Ohiso, now a in survivors. The reverberations younger people. They are very director of the Supportive Ser- from the Holocaust are still in concerned that their voices will vivors.” vices Program at senior hous- their daily decisions. They mis- disappear once they die. It is so When Joe Klein, a HAFTR ing developments in New York trust the mailman, the grocery traumatic; they never get over eighth grader, heard of the City. store clerk, thinking they are it. Maybe they have something problem, he convinced his Lan- Many survivors live on a Nazis. Their fear makes it hard to teach us.” guage Arts teacher to allow him fixed income, don't have assets, to get out in the world and be “It's a tremendous mitzvah to make it his thesis project, were not eligible for claims productive, but there are con- to help these people,” added but in a video format. conference benefits (Holocaust crete ways to help them, such Harold Klein. “First I said there's no such reparations) and, when they as with home care and letting View the video online at Image courtesy Joe Klein thing,” recalled Ms. Adrienne came to the United States after them tell their stories to www.vimeo.com/5064899. Marks, Klein's teacher. Poverty the war were only able to get Joe Klein in an image from his documentary on survivors in poverty. in Holocaust survivors “was too modestly paying jobs, often horrific for me to believe.” with no benefits or minimal, if After Joe's father called Marks, any, pension, said Rubinstein. she agreed, “if in fact it is true “The problem is more now, and we can help even a handful every year the amount we give of people.” goes up,” stressed Rubinstein. At the end of eighth grade, “It's a paradox.” HELP WANTED each HAFTR student is He noted that there are required to submit a research fewer survivors now since paper on a secular topic that many are dying and yet the also touches on Judaism, Marks expenses are increasing. Twen- explained, with topics as ty years ago they were younger, diverse as the Warsaw ghetto had fewer health problems, had Join and Jewish pirates. HAFTR jobs and insurance. Now they head of school Rabbi David are aged 67 and older and need Leibtag originated the concept financial help. One 107-year- 10 years ago as middle school old survivor needs home care principal. 24/7, he noted, and “often the Joe researched survivor government will pay half, but agencies through the internet, you can't live alone at 107.” and made contacts, writing The public is less aware of questions, often on his own. the problem, assuming that His father, Harold Klein, the there are no survivors left or owner of a corporate video that there are no “poor Jews,” company, worked with him, said Elihu Kover, vice president going to all the “shoots” and for Nazi Victim Services at Self- discussing the interviews with help community services, an Immediate openings him. The youngest of four organization that helps elderly for Outside Advertising Sales Opening for Assistant Editor brothers, Joe followed in the people and others in need, footsteps of two of them, pro- founded in 1936 by refugees ducing a video report for his fleeing Nazi persecution. He The Jewish Star seeks aggressive, The Jewish Star seeks an Assistant Editor, thesis. noted that 51 percent of sur- outgoing salespersons for several effective late June. Must be self-starter; “I want to help these vivors are “considered impover- heroes before they reach 120,” ished” statistically and that immediate openings. Excellent for possess superior writing, editing and he said. “You don't have to they are “serving three times spend $4 on coffee –– that's more [people] than 10 years highly motivated self-starters; lucrative proofreading skills; experience in college lunch for these people.” ago. It's a hidden population.” territories in and around the Five Towns; or professional news gathering environ- After viewing Joe's video, Blue Card is strictly a called “Surviving Surviving,” financial aid organization for high commission + bonus; very ment. Firsthand knowledge of Orthodox the eighth grade classes collect- destitute Holocaust survivors competitive benefits for f/t; p/t also Judaism an absolute requirement. ed $610 for the survivors. and assists through referrals by “The wider society doesn't other social services programs. available; work near home; sell a Knowledge of Jewish communities on realize that they are living in This keeps overhead low, said poverty,” pointed out Akira Rubinstein, and keeps the sur- product you’re proud of in a warm, Long Island a plus. Excellent benefits; Ohiso, a social worker who has vivors connected to the Jewish family-friendly environment. Car and paid Jewish holidays. worked with survivors. “They community in their area. Other think of them as Bubbie and organizations that help sur- cell phone required. Zaidy, not as a person on food vivors include the Nazi victims stamps. They think they are program of Selfhelp, Bikur now in America and safe but Cholim of Boro Park, ivolun- 289948 don't realize they are facing teerny, Jewish Family Services, Email resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please, no calls. aging issues without money.” JASA and the Metropolitan Poverty stems from a lack Council on Jewish Poverty in of family, either lost in the New York. Holocaust or from not marry- “We can't save these peo- ing, not having children, or ple from trauma,” said Ohiso. children who pre-deceased the “There's a lot of mental illness

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